Map and Compass Treasure Hunt
| Hours: | 2pm-3:30 pm |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | Nature & Outdoors |
Do you know how to read a map or use a compass?Bring your compass (or use one of ours) as we talk about 'red in the shed,' true north, and magnetic north.
After some basic compass exercises, we'll hit the trails with a map to search for nature treasure.
This program is a good introduction to orienteering.
All welcome(suitable for children 7 - 16 years)
Instructions and Directions:
Meets in the Nature Center.
Dress for the weather and bring a compass if you have one (we will have some to lend as well).
Registration is required.
Register online or call 978-887-9264 to register by phone.
| COST | ↑ top |
Mass Audubon members $7/adult, $6/childNonmembers $9/adult, $7/child
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/program-catalog#program:sanctuary=3:program_code=34454
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, 01983 map
Phone: 978-887-9264
From Boston and the south: Take Rt I-95 north to exit 50 and follow Rt 1 north. At the junction of Rt 1 and Rt 97, turn right onto Rt 97 south (toward Beverly and Danvers). Follow Rt 97 south and take the third left onto Perkins Row. Follow Perkins Row for 1 mile, and the sanctuary is on the right.
From the north: Take Rt I-95 south to exit 53A and follow Rt 97 south. At the junction of Rt 1 and Rt 97 in Topsfield, stay on Rt 97 south and take the third left onto Perkins Row. Follow Perkins Row for 1 mile, and the sanctuary is on the right.
| TIPS | ↑ top |
- register early.
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